Haynets 

 

 

 

Hay feeding and slow feeding is a big part of running a track system. Hay nets help to save hay and your hard earned money by keeping it contained and clean. As well as provides a simulation of how horses eat in the wild - tugging on bushes and trees and reaching forage at different heights instead of having it available loose to them to gorge on and only at ground level. 

 

 

There are many hay nets on the market but they are not all equal. Knotted ones can do some damage to their teeth if used exclusively and as only source to get to hay. 

 

 

Knotless nets are better for their mouth and teeth that's why we only use knotted nets in moderation at the Active horse agistment plus. 

The shape and size of the haynets also matters!

Sqaure shaped hay nets are easier to fill than the rounded ones and you can fit more into them. The size you choose will give you lots of variation to provide forage. There are nets that fit 1 bisquit, 3 bisquits, half a bale and even a whole square bale as well as different sized round bales. 

 

 

Different sized netting will help slow down consumption.

2 cm are the smallest and trickiest and only recommend for horses experienced with hay nets. It can lead to frustration especially if there are no other options available to them.

At the Active horse Agistment we use the 2 cm nets only for high value hay while also making sure other hay options are available and easier accessible. Plus, our horses here are very skilled with hay nets anyway 😉

3 cm and 4cm are popular choices - not too small to avoid frustration but still small enough to reduce wastage and have a good slow feeding effect. 

There is also 6 cm available which is great for the low value hay and easy access.  We use some of that size too, It's all about balance. 

 

 

We absolutely love the Gutzbusta range and think these are the best hay nets for horses and humans. Easy to fill, durable, safe and soft. That's why we have become a stockist! 

Pick up available locally to sunshine coast or postage is calculated depending on weight/size. Please sent me a message with your order, while I'm stocking up and setting up an online shop for you.